Two years ago, Henson relied on the healing power of humor when diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Throughout 10 months of chemotherapy, she focused on the positives, like: meeting great people, reducing stress and saving money on haircuts.

She also lost 30 pounds. "But the bad part was, I was finally thin, but everyone pretended not to notice!" she joked.

Henson makes fun of everyday life, but also enjoys putting a comic spin on tough subjects, like cancer, war, politics and religion - because, she claims, "I don't have a career, I have a mission - to share the ultimate form of wisdom: laughter."